Lifestyle November 25 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

Updated December 9 2025 1 min read

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  • Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (centre), minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, is flanked by dancehall artistes Tommy Lee Sparta (left) and Pamputtae. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (centre), minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, is flanked by dancehall artistes Tommy Lee Sparta (left) and Pamputtae.
  • Social media personalities (from left) Danar ‘Dan Dan’ Royal, Kareem ‘Bwoy ah Tingz’ Weathers, and Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K’ Collins show their support. Social media personalities (from left) Danar ‘Dan Dan’ Royal, Kareem ‘Bwoy ah Tingz’ Weathers, and Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K’ Collins show their support.
  • Songbird Tessanne Chin shares a moment with reggae veteran Papa Michigan. Songbird Tessanne Chin shares a moment with reggae veteran Papa Michigan.
  • Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, and host Yendi Phillipps, Miss Jamaica World 2007 and Miss Jamaica Universe 2010, both pulled for yellow at the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert, Phillipps in an elegant yellow and go Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, and host Yendi Phillipps, Miss Jamaica World 2007 and Miss Jamaica Universe 2010, both pulled for yellow at the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert, Phillipps in an elegant yellow and gold kaftan.
  • Khadine ‘Miss Kitty’ Wilkinson and Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis score high marks for style. Khadine ‘Miss Kitty’ Wilkinson and Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis score high marks for style.

Sunday’s I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert pulsed with purpose as entertainers united to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Artistes brought high energy and heartfelt appeals, urging Jamaicans at home and abroad to chip in “every mickle” to help the thousands affected. From emotional reflections on the devastation in the west to inspiring performances that lit up the National Indoor Sports Centre, the event blended music, community spirit, and a powerful call to action for nationwide rebuilding.